You have a right to

• know about your giftedness.

• learn something new everyday.

• be passionate about your talent area without apologies.

• have an identity beyond your talent area.

• feel good about your accomplishments.

• make mistakes.

• seek guidance in the development of your talent.

• have multiple peer groups and a variety of friends.

• choose which of your talent areas you wish to pursue.

• not to be gifted at everything.

written by Del Siegle, NAGC President, 2007-2009